Tanyard Lane, Danehill, RH17

A beautiful, substantial portion of a stunning Victorian country house, set in beautiful gardens and grounds.

Ashdown House East was originally built in the 1790s as a Sussex farmhouse and was extended in the Victorian period, it is made from local sandstone and offers all the typical architectural features of a grand Victorian house, including large sash windows, beautiful open fireplaces, high ceilings, deep skirting boards and detailed cornices.

Entering the house through a generous glass portico into a stunning light-filled entrance hall with the formal rooms leading off this, including a wonderful double aspect drawing room with ornate open fireplace and on the other side a formal dining room with a grand open fireplace. Both these rooms afford views across the gardens through large sash windows.

Along the hall is a well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room with oak cabinetry and granite worktops and a door leading to a utility room and the garden. To the rear of the entrance hall is a beautiful inner hall used as a dining hall for parties and entertaining, with a glass door leading to the south facing terrace and garden. There is also a large cellar.

Typical of a house of this stature is a beautiful grand turned staircase, leading to the first-floor bedrooms. There is a gorgeous double aspect large principal bedroom, and a similarly sized second bedroom, two additional bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms and a cloakroom. All the bedrooms have glorious windows which fill the rooms with natural light and provide stunning views across the gardens and surrounding landscape. In addition, there are two bedrooms and a large family bathroom on the second floor.

Ashdown House East, whilst affording grand accommodation reminiscent of a bygone era, is a wonderful family home, perfect for modern living and entertaining.

Ashdown House East is entered via a curved brick entrance and a shared driveway then into its own private, gated driveway with a formal turning circle. There is an abundance of mature specimen trees, herbaceous borders, and large expanses of sweeping lawns. To the side of the rear garden facing south is a large stone terrace and a heated swimming pool with an all-weather cover. Further down the garden is a tennis court and private woodlands, which are subject to separate negotiation.

Ashdown House East sits on a stunning plot with magnificent gardens and grounds and views of the Sussex countryside.
Ashdown House East is approached off Tanyard Lane, on the edge of the village of Danehill, close to Ashdown Forest in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is within easy reach of Cumnor House school and the Coach and Horses pub. Outdoor pursuits include horse riding, golf and walking.

Comprehensive shopping can be found in Haywards Heath (7.8 miles) and East Grinstead (8.3 miles); further shopping and an excellent range of leisure and entertainment is on offer in Tunbridge Wells (16 miles) and Brighton (20 miles). Mainline rail services run from Haywards Heath to London Bridge/Victoria from 42 minutes.

The A23 is a 30-minute drive away; the A22 is a 5-minute drive away, both offering direct access to the motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and the South Coast. The surrounding countryside provides a vast range of sporting and recreational activities. Glyndebourne, Goodwood, Ardingly Showground and Plumpton Racecourse are all within reach.

The local footpaths provide a vast network of stunning walks and there are several excellent golf courses nearby. The Ashdown Forest is easily accessible.

There are many highly renowned schools in the area both state, including Danehill Primary and Chailey Secondary Schools and private, including Preparatory Schools at Cumnor House which is nearby, Great Walstead, Ardingly Prep and Brambletye all of which are superb, and Public Schools at Ardingly College, Worth School, Hurstpierpoint College, Brighton College, Woldingham and Burgess Hill School for Girls. A number of private schools offer bus services for students which stop in the village.

Wealden District Council
EPC Rating F
Council Tax Band H